My Evo VI

[leeds_182]

Oh, and last but not least - I'm properly paranoid about it getting nicked!

 

[BIFCAIDS]

You'll be fine they only seem to nick Focus ST's or RS's LOL.

 

[Mr R.]

Mine loves a drink, all part of the fun though eh?

It would be nice to compare the 2 cars Jim, I can see why everyone wants a race it isn't the lowest key of car.

Fair play to you mate, it looks bloody fantastic. [emoji41]

 

[leeds_182]

You'll be fine they only seem to nick Focus ST's or RS's LOL.

Had a few evos go around here but they do tend to be the later ones.

 

[leeds_182]

Mine loves a drink, all part of the fun though eh?

It would be nice to compare the 2 cars Jim, I can see why everyone wants a race it isn't the lowest key of car.

Fair play to you mate, it looks bloody fantastic. [emoji41]

Cheers mate, it's certainly not concourse but very presentable for a 16 yr old car.

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Impeccable taste in cars. Looks bloody great.

 

[Cub.]

Great buy. I'm not even a fan of jap cars, but I like this one. A lot.

 

[NorthloopCup]

If they want it, they will take it. Doesn't matter if you put the keys inside your arsehole mate. Majority of these cars are 'stolen to order' anyway, so unfortunately there's always potential to have a knife held to your throat until you hand over the keys.

Back in the day my old boss had his escort cosworth that was stolen. They broke into the garage that had 2 cars blocking it in, moved them both, and wheeled the cossy out. All on a gravel driveway. Not a sound was heard by anyone! Not even the dog!

 

[leeds_182]

If they want it, they will take it. Doesn't matter if you put the keys inside your arsehole mate. Majority of these cars are 'stolen to order' anyway, so unfortunately there's always potential to have a knife held to your throat until you hand over the keys.

Back in the day my old boss had his escort cosworth that was stolen. They broke into the garage that had 2 cars blocking it in, moved them both, and wheeled the cossy out. All on a gravel driveway. Not a sound was heard by anyone! Not even the dog!

No doubt but there's still no harm in making it a little more difficult.

If they come in my house my whippet, willie will rip them to pieces.

 

[Darren S]

Not for me it doesn't. Body panels of a car do 'a job' but most people don't buy f'ugly cars for a reason.

I'm not saying I couldn't live with it but I'd need to change it somehow 🔨:nut::spanner: :tonguewink:

Couldn't disagree more. I like driving looking out the window(s) - not admiring the additional premium that I've paid for some fancy dash. Never picked a car based on the interior and I never will - but horses for courses is what makes car ownership for different people, so interesting!

Finally, I now know what the place with all the Evo's is called. Have been going past wondering what company it is for years.

Yeah - I went to Gaz's place a few times - really sound bloke. Iirc, his speciality was Cossies before Evos? I do wonder if he's still got that rebuilt VI RS Sprint there? Without a word of a lie - I'd be straight around to his place with an open wallet if I won the lottery. I don't think Evo's even left the factory with that much love and attention thrown at them.

First impressions after a day ownership are these;

1) it's thirsty....real thirsty - yep, especially with a heavy right foot! Keep a bottle of octane booster in the glove-box, just in-case you have to refuel at somewhere that only does 95RON. Not a good idea to run a VI on regular unleaded..... at all.

2) I've never had a car that gets so much attention and looks - same here, the vast, vast majority of it was all good too. Decent ones like yours are becoming more rare and even those who can't get over the looks, certainly appreciate the potency that these have.

3) EVERYONE seems to want to have a 'race' with you - I didn't get that, that much thankfully. Sure you got the 1.1 Saxo idiots trying it on, but I left the majority of them be. The mid-management execs who wouldn't be seen dead in such a car are the best. When they pull up at the next set of lights with the look of utter contempt and disgust that their Germanic machine has been thoroughly put in its place by something costing a quarter of the value - that's priceless.

4) It's a lot better than any scooby I've owned. - I personally wouldn't know. I've only driven a Scooby before, not actually owned one. Definitely a bucket-list car though!

5) It's properly fast - alarmingly so. I'm ashamed to admit (and I won't) about how quickly that thing gets up to speed. But that's only half of its appeal. The fact that you can then carry so much of that speed through a corner, is a true testament to how good they are. The Evo easily outclassed my level of driving ability.

6) I LOVE IT! - I loved mine too. So, so glad that I had the opportunity to own one. Enjoy it!

 

[Darren S]

The best evo, fact. (Loses a single point to the TME, but still.)

Glad it's got a BBK, the standard Brembos are pap.

Yep and yep.

TME's are where the smart money goes - so long as it's a good one. Ironically, the worst Evo I ever drove was a blue TME - the owner was smoking the crack-pipe too as he thought the TME 'additions' justified the hyper-price in his dog of an Evo. They do however, make a much better buy in standard trim, than one you'd plan for modding. The titanium bladed turbo had the better response, at the expense of not wanting to be pushed more in terms of power against regular turbos.

RS Sprint's being utterly stripped-out (not even a carpet in the boot as standard) are for the hardcore and are ultra rare. Ifaik, only 6 were ever registered in the UK and at least 3 of those don't exist any more. Not to be confused with the 'normal' RS model! The RS Sprint would be my No.1 choice, given the chance to have any. Closely (very closely) followed by an imported VI Zero Fighter.

The Brembos are fine for daily use, but anything enthusiastic with them, induces fade very quickly. On track, I was allowing for a longer braking zone within a couple of laps. You'd either have to be a driving God (or insane) to regularly use the OEM brake setup on track. Definitely a weak link in the standard Evo VI armoury.

 

[Mr R.]

Jim, i bought one of these for mine.

There £100 new, i won it on ebay for £51 with the 3 keys.

20150723_174710 by Scott Raven, on Flickr

 

[leeds_182]

Jim, i bought one of these for mine.

There £100 new, i won it on ebay for £51 with the 3 keys.

20150723_174710 by Scott Raven, on Flickr

Was looking at them yesterday. It reminded me of my nova days!

 

[Mr Plums]

Lovely that jimbob, you need to make the next yorkshire meet, im sure you will be welcome

 

[Inequality Street]

Hold the camera straight man!

Ps. Love it.

 

[Euan94]

I have a long list of 'to own' cars but one of these is right near the top. Something about them that's always appealed more than a scooby, looks great.

 

[midge]

That looks so good, i just missed a black 6 on ebay by a couple of hundred, i looked at a blue 8 260 (400bhp) - it was cheep but it was also horrible. I'm just waiting for the right car to come up, i'd love a black 6.

 

[DefJester]

I regret selling my 6 so much i still cry at night

Looks like a tidy purchase sir :up:

 

[adamlstr]

Lots of valid points..

100%

There's only 1 EVO I'd buy, and that's my Dad's old VI Extreme. It was hands down perfect.

 

[leedsboy]

Lovely that jimbob, you need to make the next yorkshire meet, im sure you will be welcome :smile:

This.

 

[cat171]

I properly love this, nice one Jim!!!

 

[Stay Puft]

This is gorgeous, looks mint aswell. How much does one of these in this condition set you back roughly? Thanks

 

[leeds_182]

Evo fwends;

 

[leeds_182]

One I missed;

 

[Mr Plums]

Prefer old school!

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep no contest in looks imo

 

[Darren S]

Has to be the VI in terms of looks!

 

[leeds_182]

Washed, Clayed, polished and waxed and now I'm shagged.

 

[Mr Plums]

Pics of you getting shagged??

 

[Gally]

Not my favourite wheels but just so awesome. Love how old school the rear looks with the badges and spoiler.

 

[Adam93]

Hands down i would take the 6, tbh, i think the 6 is the stand out of all the Evo's.

 

[Mr Plums]

Is is brilliannt white or creamy white mate, it looks a little creamy in the pics.?

 

[leeds_182]

It was creamy prior to me cleaning it. It was pretty dark when I took those so can't wait to see it in the day time.

 

[Jay.S]

Love that

 

[Ashh]

Lush!

Need to do something with them spotlight covers though, just doesn't seem 'proper'.

I can't talk, my 182 is shite haha

 

[HelloImSam]

Don't usually get involved in threads, but couldn't resist on this one. Massive fan of Evos.

Here's a pic of my dad's Evo 6 RS. Very similar to yours cosmetically, except black mirrors and door handles and some performance stuff (has no ayc, windy windows, etc. Pretty much built to be turned right into a rally car).

Accidentally just posted "a" above lol

 

[Rsevo]

Hi I sold my 6 and saxo to get my 200 here my old6

 

[Slammed172]

Love it ! Good buy.

 

[leeds_182]

Oh yeah!

 

[Philip.]

EPIC.